RICS Rural Conference 2019

Last week PFK Land Agents attended the RICS Rural Conference which took place at Hexham Auction Mart. Particular highlights were from Michael Watson’s...

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Things that turn house buyers off

Go Compare did a study recently which revealed the top 20 things that put buyers off buying a home. Here are our tips to overcome these problems.Accor...

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Want to open your Christmas stocking in a new home this year?

Clare looks at what tops many people’s lists for Santa at this time of year, and gives you some hints on how to get moving.All over the UK home buyers...

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2019 BPS Exchange Rate Confirmed

The 2019 BPS exchange rate has been confirmed as €1 = £0.89092. The rate is set by taking the average of the European Central Bank exchange rates set ...

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Are buyers still flooding in?

Italy is amazing. My partner and I have enjoyed many holidays there, particularly along the beautiful Amalfi coast, with walks among lemon groves and ...

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Land Auction - Scalehouses

On the afternoon of Tuesday 17th September, PFK Land Agency offered for sale 48.88 acres of grazing land located around the hamlet of Scalehouses clos...

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PFK take part in Tiger Boat Challenge at Derwent Water Marina

This was an opportunity for teams of 10 sponsored paddlers to raise money for their chosen charities and have some competitive fun at the same time. E...

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High Street versus Online

In recent years there has been an expansion of options available when you sell your home and choose an estate agent. The choice broadly falls into two...

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RTPI Rural Update

Our team had a fantastic day on Thursday 5th September 2019 chairing and sponsoring the Royal Town Planning Institute North West and RTPI North East R...

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DEFRA releases 'Farming is Changing' Leaflet

DEFRA has recently released its ‘Farming is Changing – here’s what you need to know’ leaflet which sets out key information on farming policy after Br...

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Choosing an agent

Take a look around any town and you are bound to see a host of estate agents, each vying for your business. But which one should you choose and how do...

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St Cuthbert's Garden Village - Consultation on Stage 2 Masterplan Framework

Carlisle City Council are consulting on their St Cuthbert's Garden Village Masterplan Framework Stage 2 Options Report between 2 September and 14 Octo...

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Knowing me, knowing you...

I really wanted to use a title along the lines of “Back to Basics”, but the last person I remember using this phrase suffered public derision (Prime M...

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Land at Northsceugh, Ainstable - Sold!

Land at Northsceugh, Ainstable - Sold!

CLOSING DATE FOR OFFERS - MIDDAY ON FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2019This sale offers the opportunity to purchase agricultural land extending to 23.81 acres ...

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Submission of Lake District National Park Local Plan

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The Lake District National Park Authority have submitted their Local Plan to the Planning Inspectorate for Examination. The Local Plan is a set of pol...

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So… How’s the market?

It’s the question we get asked more than any other (apart from ‘what’s my house worth?’), especially in the current climate and with the dreaded B wor...

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Gooseholme Bridge, Kendal - Approval Granted for Demolition

An application was submitted to Cumbria County Council for the demolition of Gooseholme Bridge in Kendal. The bridge is located to the eastern edge of...

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Low Whinhowe, Greenholme - Sold!

Low Whinhowe, Greenholme - Sold!

Due to the high levels of interest we have had on Low Whinhowe at Greenholme, the property and land will now be sold by public auction on Thursday 19t...

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Compulsory Purchase, Telecoms & Utilities

Our Head of Land Agency, David Stout, has recently written a piece for the Farmers Guardian on whether compulsory purchases by telecom and utility com...

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New Prime Minister

Whether you are over the moon or underwhelmed, Boris Johnson is now Prime Minister of the UK, and Esther McVey has been appointed as our new Housing M...

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PFK Estate Agency in Carlisle, Cumbria

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